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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
Easily removable layers.
How much of a PITA is it to remove thermal and waterproof liners out of a riding suit ??? A big one!
A two piece rain suit is best in my opinion. It gives you flexibility and is easy to remove or fit in a hurry and is easily stuffed somewhere in close reach.
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I would agree 100% with this. I ride in England for the most part, so I tend to wear a Goretex jacket and trousers 99% of the time, what with our frequent sunshine  When I travel to sunnier climes (i.e. anywhere else) I love my Companero suit. It's not cheap, so that's a down side. It will last a long time (fingers crossed), so that offsets some of this. I have to store the 'outer' jacket and trousers, so that takes some room.
I've used it in torrential rain - no ill effects at all. I was in Florence last year where the storm was so bad, I rode through a foot and a half of water for what seemed like at 1/2 mile getting to my stopping point, trees had been cut down by lightening and there were widespread power outs. It was some of the worst rain I've ever had. My bum felt a little cold where the water had pooled on my seat, but it wasn't wet. No where else even felt chilly!
I've ridden in Morocco in August at 43* C - the mesh suit (the main part with all the armour) was wonderful  On the move, I managed to stay alert and the airflow was amazing
I would buy this suit again in a heartbeat. If you can live with having to find some storage space, it's easily (for me) the best set up for all eventualities. The best bit? In Germany, you can buy it with or without a TT logo
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